TV series
The Principles of Pleasure
Overview
Sex, joy and modern science converge in this eye-opening series that celebrates the complex world of women's pleasure — and puts stubborn myths to rest.
Details
- First air date
- 2022-03-22
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 3 episodes
- Genres
- Documentary
- Network
- Netflix
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Michelle Buteau as Narrator (voice)
- Supriya Ganesh as Self
- Annie Pisapia as Self
- Gina Nicole Brown as Self
- Julia Zou as Self
Creators and crew
- Thalia Mavros - Executive Producer
- Mona Panchal - Executive Producer
- Niharika Desai - Director
- Sindha Agha - Writer
Episodes
Episode 1: Our Bodies
Peel back centuries of taboos and misconceptions to uncover the truth about female orgasms — and the many paths to physical pleasure.
Episode 2: Our Minds
What makes something feel sexy? Unpack the secrets of eroticism, the effects of hormones, and the profound links between our bodies and minds.
Episode 3: Our Relationships
From turn-ons and turn-offs to context and consent: There's a lot to navigate when you invite a partner into your pleasure journey.
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